Introduction Days

We officially welcome you to the University of Gothenburg. You will be able to ask the presenters questions via the Q&A feature in Zoom.

Programme:

• Welcome Speech
• Student Portal and University e-services
• Servicecenter and the GU card
• Studies at the University of Gothenburg
• Student health care provider Feelgood introduces their services
• Student unions, what are they and why are they so important
• Mecenat followed by Welcome Services
• Swedish language courses
• University Library

Details: Online webinar in zoom at two times; 10:00-12:00 & 17:00-19:00. Links will be posted here closer to the event. You will also receive an email invitation.

Study culture
You will learn what to expect when it comes to writing academic text at a Swedish university, look briefly at how the brain learns and how this can be used to develop more effective study techniques,as well as open a conversation about plagiarism and the Swedish study culture. 

Living in Sweden
You can expect us to cover life in Sweden with a focus on intercultural competence, and more. We will invite current international students who will share their views and experiences.You will learn more about the study system in Sweden, study techniques 

You will be able to ask questions of the speakers and students after the presentations.

Details: On-site lecture and discussion. You attend one of the two days. Preliminary time is 10:00-15:00 (Studenternas Hus, Götabergsgatan 17) Details will be posted here closer to the event, and you will also get an email invitation.

At the Welcome Fair for new international students, student organisations, university support functions and other activity groups are present.
Joining a student organisation is a great way to meet new friends, get to know the city and settle in to your new student life in Gothenburg.

Details: 11:00-15:00 at Studenternas Hus, Götabergsgatan 17.

Pick up your Welcome Pack

The Welcome Pack is a tote bag with content, handed out exclusively to international students. If you see anyone with one of these bags out in the city, you have probably just spotted another international student!

The contents includes a map of the city, a University of Gothenburg reflective slap wrap, a list of things to do while in Gothenburg, as well as various information about, for instance, public transport and recycling. Some of the information is available in digital form only, via a QR-code.

Spring semester 2024

You can collect your Welcome Pack from one of the University’s Servicecenters during their regular opening hours.

Opening hours for Servicecenter

If you have a contract with SGS Ugot you pick up your keys at SGS office located at Kaserntorget 11. Opening hours are found on the website.
NB: On 15 January 2024 you will be able to pick up your keys from 8.00 - 19.00.

• SGS Customer Service (opening hours)